Starships Sped Up - — (hardstyle)
Remixers like SICK LEGEND and FAST BASSTON have taken the core melody and cranked up the intensity [5, 7]. By increasing the BPM and layering in the signature distorted "kick" of Hardstyle, these artists have bridged the gap between 125 BPM dance-pop and the aggressive, high-energy world of modern hard dance [1, 10]. Why the "Sped Up" Trend?
Several versions of the "Starships" Hardstyle remix have gained significant traction online: Starships Sped Up - (Hardstyle)
A 4K visualizer version on YouTube and SoundCloud that highlights the song's role in gym culture [3, 6]. Remixers like SICK LEGEND and FAST BASSTON have
Released in 2022, this is perhaps the most popular rendition on Spotify and YouTube, known for its clean production and aggressive drops [1, 5]. Several versions of the "Starships" Hardstyle remix have
Despite the original artist's personal feelings toward the track, the "Hardstyle Sped Up" versions of "Starships" prove that a strong melody can be endlessly repurposed for new audiences and entirely different settings—shifting from the beach party to the squat rack.